EKN Radio Network

Face2Face: EP12 - Marco Oldhafer

The social distancing movement is underway, and during this time for the absence of racing, eKartingNews has launched a new program for social media and the EKN Radio Network - Face2Face. The show is broadcasted live over Facebook, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week radio station. Episode 12 welcomes Marco Oldhafer of the Gearup F Series and NY Race Complex. The COVID-19 pandemic has been especially challenging for regional programs and the New York/New Jersey states. Oldhafer provides us his take on returning back to the track not only as a promoter, but as a track owner.

Face2Face: EP11 - United States Pro Kart Series / Route 66 Sprint Series

The social distancing movement is underway, and during this time for the absence of racing, eKartingNews has launched a new program for social media and the EKN Radio Network - Face2Face. The show is broadcasted live over Facebook, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week radio station. Episode 11 welcomes Mark Coats and Tim Koyen from the United States Pro Kart Series and Route 66 Sprint Series. 2020 was to be a record season for USPKS, with COVID-19 delaying the start of the series until July with a new three-event schedule. The Route 66 Sprint Series begins its action on the Fourth of July weekend, focused on KA100 and Briggs 206 competition.

This Week In Karting: EP23 - May 29, 2020

eKartingNews.com is the hub of the karting world, providing you with all the latest news, insider information and race reports from events around the globe. ‘This Week In Karting’ helps to tie everything together in one weekly podcast, bringing our listeners up to speed on the most recent news in the sport.

The world of karting is moving into the positive, as tracks are beginning to open and regional programs are looking to continue or begin their 2020 season. In Episode 23, Rob Howden and David Cole discuss the status of tracks amid the COVID-19 pandemic and provide updates on those schedules that have been revised for the 2020 season. This episode is presented by Alan Rudolph Racing Academy.

Face2Face: EP10 - California ROK Championship

The social distancing movement is underway, and during this time for the absence of racing, eKartingNews has launched a new program for social media and the EKN Radio Network - Face2Face. The show is broadcasted live over Facebook, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week radio station. The 10th episode of the live show brings back Andy Seesemann. The promoter for Challenge of the Americas and California ROK Championship provides us some details of the closure for the winter program and the upcoming start to the summer series.

Face2Face: EP9 - Bermuda Karting Club

The social distancing movement is underway, and during this time for the absence of racing, eKartingNews has launched a new program for social media and the EKN Radio Network - Face2Face. The show is broadcasted live over Facebook, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week radio station. Episode nine goes international as we connect with the Bermuda Karting Club. Scott ‘Skitchy’ Barnes is a longtime member and board of director, including a racer here in the USA. He and David Barbosa of CRG Bermuda Rental Karts join us to talk about karting on the Atlantic island and how racing there is a great karting destination.

Face2Face: EP8 - Race Rotax

The social distancing movement is underway, and during this time for the absence of racing, eKartingNews has launched a new program for social media and the EKN Radio Network - Face2Face. The show is broadcasted live over Facebook, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week radio station. The eighth episode of Face2Face welcomes Justin Stefani of J3 Competition / Race Rotax and Steven Chapman of BRP-Rotax. We discuss the current state of Rotax here in the United States and around the world, including the new MY-20 for Mini and Micro, along with the upcoming US Rotax Grand Nationals and the 2020 Rotax Grand Finals in Bahrain.

Face2Face: EP7 - Briggs & Stratton Racing

The social distancing movement is underway, and during this time for the absence of racing, eKartingNews has launched a new program for social media and the EKN Radio Network - Face2Face. The show is broadcasted live over Facebook, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week radio station. This episode helps to introduce the new face of Briggs & Stratton Racing, as we welcome Dan Roche to the show. We discuss his history in the sport of karting and what the future holds for the grassroots movement with the 206 powerplant.

Face2Face: EP6 - Alfonso Ribeiro

The social distancing movement is underway, and during this time for the absence of racing, eKartingNews has launched a new program for social media and the EKN Radio Network - Face2Face. The show is broadcasted live over Facebook, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week radio station. A special guest joined Rob Howden for the sixth episode, America’s Funniest Home Videos host Alfonso Ribeiro. The longtime actor spent a handful of years karting at the top level of the sport. The two discuss his time racing against some of the best at the time, including fellow actors Sean Patrick Flannery and Mark Paul Gosselaar.

Face2Face: EP5 - Will Power Kart

The social distancing movement is underway, and during this time for the absence of racing, eKartingNews has launched a new program for social media and the EKN Radio Network - Face2Face. The show is broadcasted live over Facebook, with the audio version making its way to the only 24 hour / 7 days a week radio station. Episode five talks about a new chassis to the market - Will Power Kart. The chassis has come together quickly the idea was crafted at the end of 2019, with MPG Motorsports’ Billy Vincent and IndyCar champion Will Power. The two join the show to discuss their paths in karting, how the idea came together and the future of Will Power Kart.

This Week In Karting: EP22 - May 7, 2020

eKartingNews.com is the hub of the karting world, providing you with all the latest news, insider information and race reports from events around the globe. ‘This Week In Karting’ helps to tie everything together in one weekly podcast, bringing our listeners up to speed on the most recent news in the sport.

The sixth episode of 2020 continued a similar theme since March. The duo of Rob Howden and David Cole discuss the status of karting surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic in episode 22 of the program. Updates on schedules and other industry news in this episode is presented by Acceleration Kart Racing.